Experiences

Want to get even deeper under the city’s skin? Try one of our Experiences to really see Joburg like a local.

3 DAY KRUGER CAMPING SAFARI

R7120pp

Three days, Two nights in the Kruger National Park, offers our guests a unique and affordable African safari & an opportunity for our guests to immerse themselves with Africa’s wildlife roaming the plains, in their natural habitat, completely wild & free.

PUB CRAWL

FRIDAYS, 20:00 – 01:00

Drink like a local, with a few locals on an evening exploring Joburg’s best bars and pubs. You’ll start off with a shisa nyama (barbecue) at Curiocity and then hit spots like The Living Room,The Social Club, Fairview Tavern, BTJs Don Buildings, before ending off at Shakers Bar.

CITY SKATE TOURS

Saturdays and Sundays, 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm

Take to the streets with a tour of the city with a uniquely street culture twist. We’ll head out on skateboards to trace the origins and early history of Joburg, focussing on areas like Marshalltown, Ferreirasdrop and Newtown. It kicks off from Curiocity HQ and we’ll start off with a short skate lesson for newbies.

R300 per person, including skateboard and helmet hire.

EAST CITY CYCLE TOUR

Saturdays and Sundays, 15:00 - 17:00

Make Joburg your very own open-air museum. We’ll paddle through areas like Jeppestown, Maboneng, Doornfontein, Victoria Yards and Troyeville, for a day of public arts, urban living, fascinating history, amazing architecture, and plenty of fresh air.

R300 per person, including bike and helmet hire

INNER CITY WALKING TOUR

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 10:00 – 14:00

Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to see a side of the city that usually only the locals do. We’ll start out at Curiocity before heading to the Kwa Mai Mai Traditional Healers Market, the Collector’s Treasury (the largest second hand bookstore in Africa), the Carlton Centre (the tallest building in Africa), Chancellor house (where Madela and Tambo set up their law practice) and finish off at Little Addis (Joburg’s Ethiopian Quarter).

In-house guests R350, tour-only guests R400

PILANESBERG NATIONAL PARK

On request, 10 hours

Joburg may be an urban jungle but that doesn’t mean you can’t see some wildlife while you’re here. Take a day trip out to the nearby Pilanesberg National Park and you’ll see the Big 5 in their natural habitat.

Individuals R2,500, groups of 2+ R1,550

SOWETO TOUR

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

The history of Soweto is closely tied to South Africa’s journey to freedom. Join us as we explore Soccer City, Kliptown (one of Soweto’s oldest districts), the Hector Pieterson Museum, Vilikazi Street (where both Mandela and Tutu once lived), finishing off with a traditional kota lunch and a visit to the Apartheid Museum (full-day tours).

Half Day Tour (10h00 - 15h00), R500. Full Day Tour (10h00 - 17h00), R650, including a visit to the Apartheid Museum).

PICNICS IN THE SKY

Sundays from 11:00 - 13h30

The idea is simple – We provide you with a picnic basket containing some eating utensils and a blanket. Then, we give you 30 minutes to peruse the MarketOnMain and you can add what you like at your own cost in your baskets. Once you have purchased your food parcels of choice, we hitch a lift up to the top of Africa at the Carlton Centre building on the 50th floor, for a picnic, You are welcome to bring your own wine. Guest speakers will also give you a short talk on the City, from their perspective, 222ms above Small Street Mall.

MABONENG NIGHT WALK + A PENTHOUSE DINNER

Last Friday of every Month 18h00 - 22h00

City lights, starry nights & a fine dining experience in a private penthouse in the heart of Maboneng! Join us for a night of urban exploration and dining with the best views in Joburg!

R650pp includes: night walking tour plus a 3 course meal.

3 DAYS IN JOZI

3 Days

It’s not just accommodation and tours. It is an experience. We will pack a full holiday’s worth of goodness into 3 days. Includes 2 airport transfers, 3 nights dorm accommodation, 5 meals, a City Walking Tour, Soweto Township Tour plus a visit to the Craddle of Humankind and Maropeng Caves.